The science of perception and memory : a pragmatic guide for the justice system /
Pragmatic guide for the justice system
Daniel Reisberg.
- New York, New York : Oxford University Press, (c)2014.
- 1 online resource (xiii, 368 pages) : illustrations
In many cases our ability to remember our experiences is crucial for the justice system. The problem, though, is that perception and memory are fallible. How often do our eyes or memories deceive us? Is there some way to avoid these errors, perhaps by gathering our memory-based evidence in just the right way? Can we specify the circumstances in which perceptual or memory errors are more or less likely to occur? Daniel Reisberg tackles these questions, drawing on the available science and also his experience in training attorneys.